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Box Contents GA-880GM-USB3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only.
Box Contents GA-880GM-USB3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only.
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GA-880GM-USB3L Motherboard Layout DVI VGA KB_MS_USB ATX_12V Socket AM3+ CPU_FAN M_BIOS B_BIOS iTE IT8720 HDMI USB ATX R_USB AUDIO LAN Etron EJ168 F_AUDIO Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX1 AMD 880G PCIEX16 PCI1 GA-880GM-USB3L PCI2 CODEC SPDIF_O SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 BAT CLR_CMOS COM AMD SB710 SATA2_0 F_PANEL SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 - 7 -
GA-880GM-USB3L Motherboard Layout DVI VGA KB_MS_USB ATX_12V Socket AM3+ CPU_FAN M_BIOS B_BIOS iTE IT8720 HDMI USB ATX R_USB AUDIO LAN Etron EJ168 F_AUDIO Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX1 AMD 880G PCIEX16 PCI1 GA-880GM-USB3L PCI2 CODEC SPDIF_O SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 BAT CLR_CMOS COM AMD SB710 SATA2_0 F_PANEL SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 - 7 -
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GA-880GM-USB3L Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI Express x16 ... Bus AMD 880G x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek RTL8111E Etron EJ168 RJ45 1 PCI Express x1 LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 PCI Bus AMD SB710 GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub DVI-D (Note) HDMI(Note) 8 USB 2.0/1.1Ports 4 SATA 3Gb/s Dual BIOS CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8720 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer...
GA-880GM-USB3L Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI Express x16 ... Bus AMD 880G x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek RTL8111E Etron EJ168 RJ45 1 PCI Express x1 LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 PCI Bus AMD SB710 GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub DVI-D (Note) HDMI(Note) 8 USB 2.0/1.1Ports 4 SATA 3Gb/s Dual BIOS CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8720 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer...
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... and JBOD South Bridge: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to GIGABYTE's website for DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel Hardware Installation - 10... chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics Technology Storage Interface USB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All PCI Express slots conform...
... and JBOD South Bridge: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to GIGABYTE's website for DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel Hardware Installation - 10... chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics Technology Storage Interface USB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All PCI Express slots conform...
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...system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub... port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) iTE IT8720 chip ...
...system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub... port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) iTE IT8720 chip ...
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... actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to this port for decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, ... Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of an external decoder for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
... actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to this port for decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, ... Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of an external decoder for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
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...45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be used... software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled.) • HDCP compliant monitor(s) USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Refer to the instructions on ...
...45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be used... software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled.) • HDCP compliant monitor(s) USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Refer to the instructions on ...
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...1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 9 10 1 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC • Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power ... from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. 12) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide two USB ports via an optional COM port cable. Each USB header can provide one serial port via an ...
...1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 9 10 1 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC • Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power ... from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. 12) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide two USB ports via an optional COM port cable. Each USB header can provide one serial port via an ...
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..., advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use...
..., advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use...
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... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. Capability [Press Enter] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled [Press Enter] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-HDD] [Setup] [Disabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit...
... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. Capability [Press Enter] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled [Press Enter] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-HDD] [Setup] [Disabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit...
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... computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this item to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to individually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. CPU core 0 This setting is always enabled. Auto Lets the...
... computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this item to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to individually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. CPU core 0 This setting is always enabled. Auto Lets the...
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... SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard USB 3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled] [Native IDE] Press Enter [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Item Help...
... SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard USB 3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled] [Native IDE] Press Enter [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Item Help...
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... Function Determines whether to Disabled. BIOS Setup USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in audio card instead of the USB functionalities below. Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all...
... Function Determines whether to Disabled. BIOS Setup USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in audio card instead of the USB functionalities below. Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all...
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...CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power ...its working state exactly where it was left off the computer in a low power mode. USB Wake Up from S3 Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up... signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled) Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to be resumed at least 1A on ...
...CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power ...its working state exactly where it was left off the computer in a low power mode. USB Wake Up from S3 Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up... signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled) Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to be resumed at least 1A on ...
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... the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. Failure to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can click the Install All button ...click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers.
... the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. Failure to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can click the Install All button ...click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers.
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... data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • RAID drives are not supported. • GPT partitions are not supported. • Hard drives larger than to restore it...
... data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • RAID drives are not supported. • GPT partitions are not supported. • Hard drives larger than to restore it...
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...the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Motherboards that matches your USB flash drive or USB hard drive. For the sake of your computer by either pressing the key...over on the main BIOS. Unique Features - 62 - Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main .... Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. GA-880GM-USB3L D11x . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/09/2011-RS880P-SB710-7A66BG0TC...
...the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Motherboards that matches your USB flash drive or USB hard drive. For the sake of your computer by either pressing the key...over on the main BIOS. Unique Features - 62 - Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main .... Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. GA-880GM-USB3L D11x . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/09/2011-RS880P-SB710-7A66BG0TC...
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...to return to begin the BIOS update. Q-Flash Utility v2.25 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L1605/1606 2M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Step 1: 1. Select the BIOS update file and press . The following procedure assumes that ... the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is saved. Select HDD 0-0 and press . CoaodpyCMBIOOSS Dcoemfapulet t e Edn-aPbaless !! B. When the message "...
...to return to begin the BIOS update. Q-Flash Utility v2.25 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L1605/1606 2M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Step 1: 1. Select the BIOS update file and press . The following procedure assumes that ... the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is saved. Select HDD 0-0 and press . CoaodpyCMBIOOSS Dcoemfapulet t e Edn-aPbaless !! B. When the message "...
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... OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port as ESP Green LAN Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard USB 3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled] [RAID] Press Enter [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Item Help...
... OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port as ESP Green LAN Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard USB 3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled] [RAID] Press Enter [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Item Help...
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Refer to the following for use with the Windows XP installation. - 77 - Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your hard drive(s). A screen will appear. Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Without the driver, the hard ...
Refer to the following for use with the Windows XP installation. - 77 - Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your hard drive(s). A screen will appear. Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Without the driver, the hard ...